Teach Primary 18.8

Book CLUB We review five new titles that your class will love Bunny’s Most Fabulous Holiday Ever byBrianFitzgerald (HB £12.99, Scallywag Press) Every year, Bunny takes her caravan to the seaside, where she parks in a lonely spot and begins her beloved routine of solitary activities. So, when a monster sets up his messy, disorganised tent right next door, Bunny’s holiday is ruined. Or is it? How Bunny discovers friendship with someone so fundamentally different makes for a satisfying read. The characters share quiet time together, as well as noisier or more active fun, and there’s a real emotional journey taking place, with some honest ‘crunch moments’ alongside the humour. Readers will recognise their own preferences and choices in this vibrantly illustrated picturebook, which will please FS/Year 1 audiences, generate discussion and encourage empathy. 52 | www.teachwire.net HowWe Share Cake byKimHyo-Eun, trans. DeborahSmith (HB £12.97, Scribble) When you’ve got brothers and sisters, how do you get fair shares? As one of five, the child in this story knows exactly what to do – watch carefully, calculate to the last morsel, make your case and move fast! But all that effort can be exhausting, and sometimes you just want something all your own. An unexpected birthday cake, perhaps? Transporting us to the heart of a contemporary Korean family, this beautifully observed picturebook takes a light-touch approach to the timeless sibling struggle for fairness and justice. Translated by Man Booker co-winner Deborah Smith, this charming book has much to say about togetherness, sharing and real-world maths. It will appeal to a wide age range, prompting memories, questions and insights to kickstart discussion and further exploration. A Lot of Silly: A Book of Rhymes and Nonsense by Joy Cowley, illus. DavidBarrow (HB £16.99, Gecko Press) Everyone needs top-quality rhymes to grow up on, and this beautifully presented hardback is a great place to start. Most of Joy Cowley’s poems rhyme, a few don’t. Some restrain themselves to four lines of absurdity, others are longer. Many evoke more than just a giggle on their way to unexpected destinations, and a handful are recognisably tall stories or jokes. But they are all, as advertised, most gloriously silly. Featuring an expressive cast of animals plus the occasional human, David Barrow’s illustrations match the timeless exuberance of the text, with moments of tension and reflection adding to the mix. Share this irresistible collection aloud as soon as children enjoy listening, or pop it on the shelves for independent readers. KS1 KS1 EYFS /KS1